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Nipmuck State Forest
4.5 ★★★★★ 456 Google reviews · Running trail in Stafford Springs, Connecticut · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Nipmuck State Forest yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Nipmuck State Forest
“This appears to be a beautiful gem of a state forest and I only regret and not having the time to bike all its many roads and trails.”
I went hiking here with my friends and we had a lot of fun! It was towards the end of summer and the weather was perfect. We hiked on a trail that looped us around the marsh, which probably took close to 2 hours. Saw a couple of frogs, a large bird in flight (possibly an egret?), and tons of mushrooms.
I really debated rating this state forest, since I didn't have the time or the daylight to fully explore it. This appears to be a beautiful gem of a state forest and I only regret and not having the time to bike all its many roads and trails.
A great secluded location to go for a hike. It's very easy to feel far away from civilization in this forest, and it's a nice change from the city. If you plan on hiking, make sure to bring plenty of bug spray! Overall, I recommend the Nipmuck State Forest for anyone looking for a little nature or to go for a hike!
Great place to get away from the city! Good place to hike, bike and camp. Also saw a couple of people using ATVs, so I'm guessing one can do that as well. Not as populated as Bigelow State Park on holidays.
Trail conditions & character
“This appears to be a beautiful gem of a state forest and I only regret and not having the time to bike all its many roads and trails.”
Plan your run at Nipmuck State Forest
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- Websitect.gov
- Phone+1 860-424-3630
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